This whole "promoted from within" in regards to Poulos is bollocks. Season 2013 was his SECOND year with us. He hired him from outside to replace Schwerdt, with a one year handover. We helped facilitate Schwerdt move away, after all.
When Burgess became available, it was due diligence to chase him (he's a more qualified candidate), but we didn't secure him, so we went with our original plan.
It's not like we promoted the tea lady because of it.
Yes, I realise it was his second year with the Crows, however, 2013 was his first year in charge of our fitness programme. He did a great job in 2012 as our strength and conditioning coach, but that doesn't mean he's suited to setting out an entire fitness programme for AFL players. From my understanding, he'd done very little work with Australian Rules Football before coming to the Crows, then in his second year involved with the sport, he finds himself in the head fitness role. Like I said, we'll find out if he's the best person for that position next season.
Do you know for a fact that there was a succession plan in place regarding Schwerdt and Poulos, or are you just assuming that?